Database of cancelled #NIH grants: https://airtable.com/appjhyo9NTvJLocRy/shrNto1NNp9eJlgpA

"The measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with 561 confirmed cases, according to new data published Tuesday.

This is an increase of 20 new cases over the last five days."

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/measles-cases-linked-texas-outbreak-reach-561-20/story?id=120819175

Manure is one source triggering cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water for 122 million

https://slrpnk.net/post/20948785

Dietary changes needed to improve diet sustainability: are they similar across Europe? https://www.diningandcooking.com/2022081/dietary-changes-needed-to-improve-diet-sustainability-are-they-similar-across-europe/ #ClinicalNutrition #Epidemiology #francais #france #French #FrenchDiet #general #InternalMedicine #Medicine/PublicHealth #MetabolicDiseases #nutrition #PublicHealth

https://www.europesays.com/uk/27441/ Spain to ban fatty foods and require fresh vegetables in schools to curb child obesity #Children #EU #Europe #HealthyDiet #NutritionalHealth #Obesity #PublicHealth #School #Spain

I rarely have rice now because of arsenic. Was really hoping to hear that I was over reacting. #climatecrisis #publichealth #equity https://slrpnk.net/post/20937511

"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz took the Make America Healthy Again movement on the road Tuesday, reveling in their power to shape public health in an appearance riddled with false statements and dubious claims."

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/15/rfk-mehmet-oz-maha-indiana-00291821

Dr. Chris Busby presents evidence that Israel used a Uranium-based bomb in the 2024 #beirut attack that assassinated Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, revealing airborne radioactive particles that pose long-term #publichealth risks.

#lebanon #warcrimes #research

Sources: European Committee on Radiation Risk / University of Ulster / Independ. Researchers

Report: Al Mayadeen

https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/analysis/the-nature-of-the-new-israeli-uranium-bombs--evidence-from-b

The #LosAngelesCounty Department of #PublicHealth has launched an interactive online dashboard that provides the public with access to environmental and health monitoring data collected in response to the January 2025 #wildfires.

This dashboard offers a visual overview of monitoring locations across Los Angeles County, including areas where assessments are being conducted for air, surface, water, and human health impacts.

https://ph-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com/pages/post-fire-assessment-home

Leaked budget document outlines how RFK Jr. may cut up #HHS to build new "Administration for a Healthy America"

https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/16/trump-hhs-cuts-leaked-budget-draft-reveals-details-administration-for-a-healthy-america/ via @STAT

"A majority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's work group on COVID-19 vaccines now supports ending the agency's pandemic-era recommendation for virtually all Americans to get vaccinated against the virus each year, officials said Tuesday."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-covid-vaccine-recommendations-advisers/

"WH seeks to cut $40B in funding for HHS."

The Trump admin is seeking to slash budgets for fed #health programs, a ~1/3 cut in discretionary spending by the #HHS.

It shows how the Trump admin plans to reshape the fed health agencies that oversee food & drug safety, manage: nation’s response to infectious-disease threats & drive biomedical research.

The #TrumpMusk regime is imperiling #PublicHealth, #PublicSafety, the future of med research...

#Resist #April19 #USPol
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/04/16/hhs-budget-cut-trump/

Cholesterol-modified oligonucleotides show promise for treating brain diseases

https://lemmy.ca/post/42415581

'#WHO member countries agree on a draft ‘#pandemic #treaty’ to try to avoid #COVID-19 mistakes"

... except #USA ...

#health #globalhealth #publichealth

https://apnews.com/article/who-pandemic-treaty-covid-trump-9003e25d3a9dda95277a9f79cbf77a1d

New global study spanning 60 years and 101 countries finds populations eating more plant-based proteins live longer. While animal proteins link to lower infant mortality, plant-based foods like legumes, tofu and grains boost adult life expectancy.

#plantbased #nutritionresearch #longevity #healthyliving #dietarytrends #publichealth #plantproteins

https://neurosciencenews.com/plant-protein-deit-longevity-28648/

Here's a worthy initiative to create standards for safer events: The Public Health Event Badging Standard. Sign the Public Health Pledge!

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2023/02/standards-for-safer-events

No end in sight for UK city's 'disgusting' rat and rubbish nightmare
By Elias Clure

Birmingham residents haven't had their rubbish collected in six weeks, as a pay dispute between bin workers and the council leads to trash piling up in public spaces and rodents running rampant.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/birmingham-bin-strike-sparks-rat-and-rubbish-nightmare/105185658

"The Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene."
https://apnews.com/article/trump-coal-power-plants-epa-exemptions-zeldin-2cd9f2697b5f46a88ab9882ab6fd1641

We finally have a legally binding international pandemic treaty! Huzzah!

World Health Organization agrees legally binding pandemic treaty https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vn1r3ge2jo